Countries in Central America, that is, in the very backyard of the United States, are progressively descending into authoritarianism.
Rationalizing the Presidential Nomination Process
The evolution of how we elect presidents has been dependent on chance as much as deliberate design during the last six decades.
Authoritarian elections: Boycott or participate?
The decision of whether to boycott or participate in authoritarian elections poses a strategic problem for democratic activists.
Myrna Pérez Joins the federal bench
Senate has confirmed Myrna Pérez, head of the Brennan Center for Justice’s Voting Rights and Elections Program, as federal judge.
Americans Who See Democracy Most At Risk? Republicans
According to a poll by Grinnell College, the majority of Americans believe that democracy in the United States is under serious threat.
Sudan Protests after Military Seizes Power from Transitional Government
Protestors remained on streets of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, to protest the arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and others.
Rigged State Governments Are Undermining Democracy
Ex-Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper has seen how Republicans weaponize statehouses and wants to help stop this.
Is populism really a problem for democracy?
A key expert argues that a “very cutthroat and competitive version of neoliberalism” is to blame for much of today’s populist backlash.
Cuba: Peaceful Protesters Systematically Detained, Abused
In reaction to peaceful anti-government protests, the Cuban government has consistently engaged in abuse-riddled criminal trials.
The Reclusive Dictator Behind a Global Climate Catastrophe
A GHGSat team recently picked up one of the largest releases of methane ever observed in real time. It was coming from Turkmenistan.